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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,829.96, 10,238.46 and 2,445.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,829.96, 10,238.46 and 2,445.16 is: 3,665.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,829.96 : 10,238.46 = 2,445.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,829.96/10,238.46 = 2,445.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,829.96x = 10,238.46 × 2,445.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,829.96x = 25,034,672.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,034,672.85/6,829.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.42

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